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21) The History of the United States, 2nd Edition: Episode 62,World War I - The Road to Intervention
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
When Europe went to war in 1914, America stayed aloof. But sympathy for Britain was strong among President Wilson and his cabinet. The German decision to declare unrestricted submarine warfare against American ships in the Atlantic led him to declare war against Germany. America's army grew rapidly, taking the field in large numbers in 1918 under the leadership of General Pershing.
22) The History of the United States, 2nd Edition: Episode 67,World War II - The Road to Pearl Harbor
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Hitler's successful attacks on his European neighbors in 1939 and 1940 and his vicious anti-Jewish policies caused many Americans to seek intervention on behalf of Britain. Roosevelt committed America to full-scale war only after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. America's military forces, small and unprepared, expanded rapidly, but victory appeared remote in early 1942.
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
It picks up where the smash hit, "The Bible", left off, continuing the greatest story ever told and exploring the exciting and inspiring events that followed the Crucifixion of Christ. As most of the world knows, the Crucifixion was only the beginning of the story. The immediate aftermath of Christ's death had a massive impact on his disciples, his mother Mary, and key political and religious leaders of the era, completely altering the entire world...
Publisher
Home Box Office
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
As the final war between Good and Evil looms, two powerful avatars divided by fate share one mission. For Ben Hawkins and Brother Justin, the race is on to find the elusive Henry Scudder, and the fate of the world depends on who finds him first.
Publisher
CBS DVD
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Tough-talking Texas Ranger Cordell Walker and his right hand man Jimmy Trivette face off against a posse of dangerous and underhanded criminals-- not with conventional weapons, but with their intellect, their wits, and their own bare hands. Aided by retired Texas Ranger and close friend C.D. Parker as well as County Assistant D.A. Alex Cahill, this team of crime-solvers do what they do best-- bring down the bad guys so that justice may be served.
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Set in the 1950s, this half-hour situation comedy revolved around the friendship between bright-eyed, naive and demure Shirley Feeney and brassy, tough-talking, street smart Laverne De Fazio. Two bottle cappers for Shotz Brewery, the duo dated an array of questionable men, tolerated their dippy, loony neighbors Lenny and Squiggy, and forever pursued to ''make all their dreams come true.''
29) Purple rain
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
A young man with a talent for music has begun a career with much promise. He meets an aspiring singer, Apollonia, and finds that talent alone isn't all that he needs. A complicated tale of his repeating his father's self destructive behavior, losing Apollonia to another singer, and his coming to grips with his own connection to other people ensues.
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"In a world ravaged by a malicious, rapidly evolving computer virus known as Venjix, the last survivors of humanity huddle under the domed city of Corinth. Protecting the people of Corinth is the last force left on Earth to stand against this computerized menace--the Power Rangers RPM. Led the brilliant but elusive Dr. K, this elite squad of teenagers trained to operate sophisticated armored suits and state-of-the-art combat vehicles defend the people...
Author
Publisher
Teaching Co
Pub. Date
©2003.
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the history of the United States from colonial origins to the beginning of the 21st century. Lectures presented by Allen C. Guelzo, Eastern University; Gary W. Gallagher, University of Virginia; Patrick N. Allitt, Emory University.
Author
Publisher
Teaching Company
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
"More than just a biography of Einstein's life, this course provides you with an inside look at how this brilliant thinker arrived at his various revolutionary breakthroughs. One of the secrets of Einstein's success was that he was well read in philosophy, and that guided his approach not only to framing and solving problems in physics but also to interpreting his discoveries in a more universal context. In addition, his philosophical background gave...
Publisher
CBS Studios
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
The Reagans are back on the case in this explosive sixth season. The threat has never been greater as Frank suspects New York City to be the next target for a terrorist attack. Meanwhile, his son Danny must track down dangerous targets of his own- serial murderers, cop killers, prison escapees; all while his brother Jamie works to put the most heinous criminals behind bars, and their D.A. sister Erin does everything she can to keep them there.
Author
Series
Publisher
Teaching Co
Pub. Date
©2007
Language
English
Description
What is your definition of number? Defining the abstract idea of number is extremely difficult and today, we still struggle with the notion of what numbers mean. Numbers neither came to us fully formed in nature nor did they spring fully formed from the human mind. Like other ideas, they have evolved slowly throughout human history. Both practical and abstract, they are important in our everyday world but remain mysterious in our imaginations. If...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Get up and running with Squarespace and on the road to building your very own website.
Squarespace is a web-publishing platform for everyone, and its popularity proves it's here to stay. In this course, Brian Wood gets you up and running with Squarespace and on the road to building your very own website. Along the way, he will show you how to add the advanced features that attract visitors to modern sites, like image galleries, blogs, maps, and social...
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